Industrial Hygienist Safety Specialist II

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Environmental Health and Safety Services seeks an Industrial Hygienist Safety Specialist II to help ensure a safe work environment for students, faculty, and staff at UT Austin. The role anticipates, recognizes, and evaluates health and physical hazards associated with university operations; assists with identifying and implementing hazard controls; interprets and implements regulations, policies, and procedures; and provides professional guidance to strengthen the university’s safety culture. The specialist conducts industrial hygiene and indoor air quality evaluations, safety inspections, incident investigations, and ergonomic assessments. The position prepares reports and recommendations, maintains tracking systems and performance metrics, and researches applicable regulations and standards. It requires participation in an after-hours on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, and driving university vehicles. The regular schedule is 40 hours per week, eight hours per day, Monday through Friday, with additional hours as needed. The role is based in Austin, Texas, and may involve varied weather and temperatures, hazardous materials and equipment, and use of respiratory or other personal protective equipment when required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field, with at least two years of experience in Industrial Hygiene and Safety; alternatively, a master’s degree satisfies the stated experience alternative.
Understanding of mold and indoor air quality.
Working competency in accuracy and attention to detail, basic algebra and unit conversion, effective communication, initiative, interpersonal relationships, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, and service excellence.
Class C driver license.
A current three-year driving record from the applicant’s current state of residence is required. Applicants who are not Texas residents must obtain a Texas driver’s license within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
Five or more years of experience working in a directly related field.
Experience working in a university setting within an Environmental Health and Safety department.
Texas Mold Assessment Technician license and experience performing mold assessments.

Responsibilities

Conduct industrial hygiene assessments, including identifying exposure groups, evaluating occupational hazards, performing exposure and risk assessments, and recommending engineering, administrative, and personal protective equipment controls.
Assess noise, ventilation, lighting, respiratory protection, and other workplace health hazards.
Prepare reports of findings and recommendations from industrial hygiene and indoor air quality studies in a clear, accessible manner for customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
Respond to indoor air quality study requests using direct-reading instruments and other sampling methods to evaluate airborne contaminants and comfort parameters, including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds, particulates, temperature, and relative humidity.
Perform general safety inspections and respond to and investigate incidents.
Conduct ADA ergonomic assessments and maintain tracking systems for accurate records and performance metrics.
Develop and administer pre- and post-assessment surveys to measure recommendation effectiveness and guide equipment selection.
Research, evaluate, and recommend ergonomic solutions and workplace modifications to improve comfort and productivity and prevent injuries.
Research and interpret industrial hygiene rules, regulations, standards, and best practices, including OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, and EPA guidance, and apply them to workplace evaluations and recommendations.
Contribute as a competent team member, demonstrate leadership, respect coworkers, provide exceptional customer service, and work safely.
Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Drive university vehicles and maintain an acceptable driver rating under the applicable policy.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits, with employee premiums covered at 100% and family premiums at 50%.
Voluntary vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Teachers Retirement System of Texas defined-benefit retirement plan with employer matching funds.
Additional voluntary retirement programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and Deferred Compensation 457(b).
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
Free training access through LinkedIn Learning and professional conference opportunities.
Tuition assistance.
Employee discount program, including athletic tickets.
Free access to UT Austin libraries and museums with staff ID.
Free rides on UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID.